Recent content by Mumaluke

Yes - communication is key is situations like launching and retrieving. In the past I have been a bit snippy with the wife, so now I just try and remain calm, let her know what I want or what I am doing before I need it done, rather than in the heat of the moment. Yesterday, I spelled out my...

After having a terrible summer of boating this year, with everything from mechanical issues to the captain making some really bad decision, we have FINALLY had a great successful day on the water. Although retrieval was a bit hectic, a single launch with a ton of people getting off the water...

All - Thanks for the great advice. I ended up changing the oil, and a good thing I did!! Only about 3/4 Qt came out, that was with me adding some. It took just about a Qt and a quarter to refill. There was water in the oil as well, it was all milky when it came out too. So thanks again, I love...

We were not too far from Cincinnati as well. About 45 minutes north on I75 in Springboro.

Hello Newman.... Nice looking boat! Mine is the 21 ft version. The only mod I have made so far is converting over to an alternator from the stator and voltage regulator. What part of Ohio are you in? I just moved from Ohio last winter.

Good point, I think I will just replace it. Easy enough fix and long term piece of mind.

Deepest sympathy and thank you for sharing such a touching story.

Can I just add it through the vent hole? I don't have a pump at the moment.

So far this season has just not been a good one. Between the weather and some mechanical issues we have not had a good boating season. Last weekend I pulled the boat to change the prop due to some damage suffered during the last mechanical failure on the water. The boat is now sitting in my...

Never mind.... I am having it converted to an alternator. But damn its expensive! Anyone know where to pick a kit up cheap. http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=11151&partNumber=263389&langId=-1&searchKeyword=18-5953-1#.UdMMCDsqaSo Thanks

Hey Guys - anyone know what it takes to replace a voltage regulator on a 165 HP 87 Seville? Also, does anyone have a part number on that as well? Thanks for any help!

I'm not so worried about the reimbursement, I am more worried about finding someone TO tow me :)

Thanks for the feedback guys - unfortunately it looks like there are not any services in my area.

Do any of you subscribe to a tow service? Sea Tow, BoatUS Tow Service or any others? We had an issue this weekend on the water, and besides the good folks of the boating community, I really had no idea who to call for assistance. I know I could have called for help on the VHF, but it was not an...

One thing I didn't see someone mention, always unplug your trailer lights. If they are hot (non LED) and they hit the cold water they can pop. I do like the suggestion of going and watching both in the morning and at the end of the day. My father would always tell me, divorces just about...